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IIT Kharagpur - Admission 2024, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

IIT Kharagpur admission 2024 is ongoing. The admissions are provided based on the qualifying exam and entrance exam. For B.Tech and B.Tech+M.Tech admissions, JEE Main session 1 exam is expected to be held by the last week of January 2025 and the JEE Advanced exam is expected to be held on the 3rd week of May 2025; for M.Tech admission, GATE 2025 last date for registration is September 26, 2024, for M.Sc, IIT JAM online registration will start on September 3, 2024; IIT Kharagpur fees range from Rs 70,000 to Rs 4,61,500 annually.
LocationKharagpur (West Bengal)
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NIRF Rank#6
Highest Package2.68 Crore
Year of Establishment1951
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Updated on - Dec 06, 2024 12:56 PM IST

IIT Kharagpur Latest Updates

December 06, 2024

IIT Kharagpur has kicked off its placement drive for the academic batch of 2024-25 with an impressive start. By December 3, 2024, the institute achieved a significant milestone, securing over 1,000 placement offers within just three days of the Phase-I placement process. The drive, which began on December 1, has seen active participation from leading companies across various sectors, offering a wide range of roles to IIT Kharagpur students.

December 03, 2024

IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The branch-wise exam dates have also been announced. The registration process is over, and the GATE 2025 exam admit card will be available on January 2, 2025. Candidates registered for the exam can download the hall ticket at the GOAPS portal.

December 03, 2024

IIT Kharagpur Placement Drive 2024-25 officially kicked off on December 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the academic journey for the graduating batch of 2024-25. Held at the Nalanda Complex, Phase 1 of the placement season has already received impressive results, with over 800 offers (including pre-placement offers) recorded by Day 2.

November 28, 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur is accepting applications for the Young Innovator Program online. As per the announced date, the last date to complete IIT Kharagpur Young Innovator Program 2024 registration is December 12, 2024. Candidates need to visit the official website: yip.iitkgp.ac.in to get more details about the IIT Kharagpur Young Innovator Program 2024.

November 21, 2024

The GATE 2025 application form correction window will close (November 22, 2024) for registered PwD candidates. Applicants must visit the GATE’s official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in to make changes or modifications at the GOAPS portal.

November 15, 2024

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 timetable on their official website (gate2025.iitr.ac.in). The exam will be held in two sessions over the weekends from February 1 to 16, 2025. The morning session will take place from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, while the afternoon session will be scheduled from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM​
 

November 12, 2024

IIT Roorkee has opened the facility to add a secondary GATE 2025 test paper. Registration for GATE 2025 is closed, but candidates can still add a paper.

November 07, 2024

IIT Kanpur has released the syllabus for JEE Advanced 2025, with no changes from previous years. The syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.

November 07, 2024

JEE Advanced 2025 candidates now have three attempts instead of two. Age requirements and other eligibility criteria remain unchanged.

About IIT Kharagpur

Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur is popularly known as IIT KGP. The institute has its own curriculum, which focuses on the overall development of the students. IIT Kharagpur placement cell has, over the years, helped thousands of students to secure jobs in top companies. IIT Kharagpur has a wide alumni network, which supports the Institute whenever required. At the same time, the institute's alumni mentor the incoming students in diverse aspects. 

IIT Kharagpur courses that are most popular include B.Tech, MBA, MCCP, PhD, M.Tech, LLM, PGDBA, etc. IIT Kharagpur has 18 academic departments. Currently, IIT Kharagpur has about 550 faculty members, 1700 employees, and 9000 students on campus. The IIT Kharagpur campus is spread across 2100 acres.

IIT Kharagpur is ranked at 6 in NIRF 2024 in the Overall category whereas ranked at 5 for engineering category. IIT Kharagpur has been ranked 270 in QS World Rankings 2023. IIT Kharagpur is one of the top premier institutes in India for pursuing various courses. 

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Top Courses at IIT Kharagpur

Course NameShort EligibilityFeesApply Now
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology)10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, valid score in JEE Advanced₹2,00,000
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration)Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA, valid score in CAT/GMAT/GATE/JAM/CEED₹3,00,000
Executive M.B.A.Five years of work experience, Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, valid GMAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT score.₹9,00,000
LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws)Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum 55% marks in aggregate₹79,070
M.Sc. (Master of Science)Bachelor's degree in Science or a related field, minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA, valid score in GATE or JAM
M.Tech. (Master of Technology)Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture or equivalent, minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA, valid GATE score₹2,32,000
Post Graduate DiplomaBachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA
LL.M. (Master of Law)Bachelor's degree in Law, minimum of 55% marks₹2,00,000
B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture)10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, minimum aggregate of 50% marks in 10+2 level examination, valid score in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)
B.Tech. + M.Tech.JEE Advanced score, 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

IIT Kharagpur Courses and Admissions 2024

The course-wise eligibility criteria of IIT Kharagpur is provided in the table below. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for admission.

ProgramEligibility CriteriaEntrance Exam
MBABachelor's degree in Technology/ Engineering or Master's degree in Economics, Science or Commerce (with Maths or Stats at Bachelor's level) with at least  60% marks (55% marks for reserved categories)CAT
M.TechGraduated from a recognised university with a Bachelor's in Technology/ Engineering/ Architecture/ MSc or equivalent professional degrees (AMIE etc.) with at least 60 % aggregate (or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale) and 55 % aggregate for SC/ST/PWDGATE
B.TechPassed 12 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with at least 75% aggregateJEE Main and JEE Advanced
PGDBACandiates should have graduated or hold a master's degree from a recognised university with a minimum 60 % aggregate marksNA
MMSTMBBS Degree recognised by Medical Council of India (MCI) with at least 55% aggregate with Mathematics in class 12NA
B.ArchPassed class 12 from a recognised board with at least 75 % aggregate (65% aggregate marks for SC/ST) in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or have secured toa position in the top 20 percentileNA
MHRMGraduate in Engineering, or Postgraduate in any subject with at least 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale). Those who belong to Bachelor'sSC/ ST/ PWD categories must have secured 55% marks (or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale)CAT
EMBAAt least 3 years of experience (as on 31st July 2021) and a 1st class bachelor's degree in Technology/ Engineering or a first-class master's degree in Economics, Science, or Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at the Bachelors degree level)NA
LLB

First Class bachelor's degree in Technology/ Engineering / Medicine or equivalent.

OR First Class master's degree in Science or Pharmacy or equivalent.

OR First Class MBA Degree with any of the above

NA
LL.MLL.B./B.L. (5 years) or LL.B./B.L.(3 years) with at least 60% marks along with a Bachelor's Degree  in Science/ Humanities/ Commerce or equivalentNA

The admission process of IIT Kharagpur is strict and rigid, and the premier institute always tries to attract the best. Various entrance test scores are accepted for different levels of programmes. As far as research output is concerned, IIT Kharagpur has turned out to be a huge contributor in various fields. The research labs and facilities at IIT Kharagpur are one of the best in India.

Students at IIT Kharagpur get a chance to experience the best world-class teaching. Each class has students from diverse backgrounds, and the premier institute tries to make sure that it enrolls students from diverse backgrounds in various courses. International students are also enrolled in various courses at IIT Kharagpur, and scholarships are also provided to international students.

IIT Kharagpur admission 2024 is ongoing for UG and PG courses. Aspiring B.Tech students are required to qualify for JEE Advanced for admission at IIT Kharagpur. However, they need to clear JEE Main to appear for JEE Advanced. Moreover, admission to the MTech programme at IIT Kharagpur is based on GATE scores. Candidates interested in MBA admission at IIT Kharagpur need to appear for CAT. 

IIT Kharagpur admission is granted to students who pass the entrance exam set for a specific course and are eligible to apply for admission. When a student passes an entrance exam, then they need to apply for admission, and a cut-off list will be prepared based on the exam. If the marks or rank obtained by the student is more than the cut off, then they can get IIT Kharagpur admission.

IIT Kharagpur Admission Dates 2024: JoSAA Counselling Schedule

EventsDates
Round 1 Seat AllocationJune 20, 2024
Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 1)June 24, 2024
Round 2 Seat AllocationJune 27, 2024
Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 2)July 1, 2024
Round 3 Seat AllocationJuly 4, 2024
Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 3)July 8, 2024
Round 4 Seat AllocationJuly 10, 2024
Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 4)July 15, 2024
Round 5 Seat AllocationJuly 17, 2024
Last Date of Fee Payment (Round 5)July 22, 2024
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₹2,00,000Fees
4 - 5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:JEE Main , JEE Advanced
Courses OfferedView AllB.Tech in Aerospace Engineering , B.Tech in Civil Engineering , B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering , B.Tech in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering , B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
₹3,00,000Fees
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllMaster of Business Administration
₹9,00,000Fees
3 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllExecutive MBA
₹79,070Fees
3 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllBachelor of Laws (Hons) in Intellectual Property Law
2 - 5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:JEE Advanced , IIT JAM
Courses OfferedView AllIntegrated M.Sc in Chemistry , M.Sc in Chemistry , Integrated M.Sc in Physics , M.Sc in Physics , Integrated M.Sc in Economics
₹2,32,000Fees
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllMaster of Technology
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllPost Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics
₹2,00,000Fees
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllMasters Program in Law (LL.M)
5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:JEE Advanced
Courses OfferedView AllB.Arch
5 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:JEE Main , JEE Advanced
Courses OfferedView AllM.TECH DUAL IN AGR. FOOD ENGG. LAND AND WATER RESOURCES ENGG. , M.TECH DUAL IN AGR. FOOD ENGG.AGRI SYSTEMS AND MGMT. , M.TECH DUAL IN ELECT. AND ELEC. COM. ENGG. TELECOMM SYSTEM ENGG. , M.TECH DUAL IN ELECT.ENGG. MACH. DRIVES AND POWER ELECT. , M.TECH DUAL IN ELECT.ENGG. INSTRUMENTATION AND SIGNAL PROCESSING ENGG.

IIT Kharagpur Highlights

IIT Kharagpur Placements

IIT Kharagpur Placement Stats 2023

Highest Package
2.68 Crore
No of offers
1600
No of PPO
500
No of companies visited
300

Sector wise placements

Top Recruiters at IIT Kharagpur

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IIT Kharagpur Cut Off 2024

IIT Kharagpur cutoff for 2024 based on JEE Advanced was released on June 20, 2024, for round 1. The cutoffs is released in the form of opening and closing ranks. As per the list shared by JoSAA, IIT Kharagpur cutoff neutral gender was 414 for CSE programme. IIT Kharagpur cut off was recorded at 4590 rank for Chemical Engineering programme. The closing rank was 795 for Artificial Intelligence programme for open category under neutral gender. IIT Kharagpur cutoff female for Chemical Engineering was 10984 under open category. 

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B.Tech

B.Tech in Industrial Engineering (Engineering)

B.Arch

B.Arch in Architecture (Engineering)

B.Tech+M.Tech

B.Tech+M.Tech in Manufacturing Engineering (Engineering)
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IIT Kharagpur Reviews

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5 Star Rating
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4 Star Rating
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Rishabh jainB.Tech in Chemical Engineering | 2024 | 1 week ago
IIT Kharagpur is one the best and oldest IIT in india. At IIT kgp we get every facilities related to academics,sports,culture,fests etc.Here, in kgp there are many socities which helps us to enhance our skills. IIT kgp provides huge oportunities of placements and internships. So overall kgp is one of the best and top 7 iit in india.
B.Tech in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering | 2028 | 2 weeks ago
To me this is the best college with largest campus in India. The infrastructure is very good , so many society and clubs to explore in extra academic activities.
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Himanshu rajB.Arch | 2024 | 2 months ago
If you will consider overall rating of iit kharagpur it is quite good the well infrastructure inside the campus and biggest campus enables the student to explore more things but only problem is outside the campus there is a village area outside the campus because of that nothing is there outside the campus to explore.
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Tushar HaldarB.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering | 2024 | 2 months ago
It's my dream college iit and after clearing jee advanced I got my dream college and in final year I got placed in Microsoft overall this college was good food was average and placement cell was impressiv hostel rooms are average but gyms and playground was good it's very good college
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Zarenthung R EzungBachelor of Laws (Hons) in Intellectual Property Law | 2011 | Aug 15, 2024 22:06:09
The curriculum is set in a great way for understanding of a undergrad who just completed his inter.It is so helpful in many ways like perceiving post grad and internships and job opportunities.
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IIT Kharagpur FAQs

Is IIT KHARAGPUR recognized by the UGC?

Yes, IIT KHARAGPUR is recognized by the UGC.

What is the NIRF ranking for IIT KHARAGPUR ?

The NIRF Ranking for IIT KHARAGPUR are as follows : In 2018 for Law : 4 .In 2018 for Engineering : 4 .

When was the college , IIT KHARAGPUR established ?

IIT KHARAGPUR was established in the year 1950.

Is IIT KHARAGPUR a government college?

IIT KHARAGPUR is Public college.
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IIT Kharagpur Ranking 2024

The NIRF ranking 2024 has been released for overall, colleges, universities, engineering, management, pharmacy, medical, dental, law, architecture, and other categories. According to the ranking, IIT Kharagpur has secured the 6th position in the overall category. Candidates can check below more category wise IIT Kharagpur NIRF data for 2024:

IIT Kharagpur NIRF Ranking 2024

CategoryNIRF RankNIRF Score
Overall674.77
Engineering482.79
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Ranking Publisher NIRF

  • Overall#6
  • Engineering#5
  • Management#19
  • Law#7
  • Research#5

IIT Kharagpur Overall NIRF Ranking 2024

  • OVERALLCombined scores base on institute performance.
    74.77GOOD
  • TLRStrong emphasis on quality education and adequate resources.
    76.65GOOD
  • RPActive engagement in research, high-quality publications, and strong professional collaborations.
    74.94GOOD
  • GOGood placement and higher study opportunities for students, high median salary, and admissions into top universities.
    80.18Great
  • OIFocus on diversity, inclusivity, and facilities for disadvantaged and physically challenged students.
    57.29GOOD
  • PRPositive perception among employers, research investors, and academic peers.
    75.24GOOD

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IIT Kharagpur Campus Facilities and Infrastructure

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IIT Kharagpur Faculty

IIT Kharagpur Seat Reservation

Gender Male Female
General 0 0
OBC 23 2
SC 2 0
ST 54 71
Muslim 0 0
PWD 0 0
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IIT Kharagpur Contact Details

College Location

  • addressGANDHIVIDHYAPITH VEDCHHITALUKA VALOD , DIST. TAPI
  • emailchairjee@adm.iitkgp.ernet.in
  • telephone+91-3222-282101
  • telephonehttps://www.iitkgp.ac.in/

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Akshay Singh •  Nov-16-2023
The admissions process has been started for session 2024 and the eligibility rriteria to be eligible, candidates must achieve a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in their 10+2 examination, with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and English as subjects. Alternatively, they can qualify through the JEE Mains, LPUNEST, or CUET exams. However, if a candidate has not studied English as a subject, the requirement for English may be waived off if the candidate has studied in English medium in their qualifying exam. There is a 5% relaxation in aggregate marks for candidates from North-East states, Sikkim, or for Defence Personnel and their Dependents, as well as Wards of Kashmiri Migrants. LPUNEST will not be required if the candidate's JEE Mains Percentile is equal to or above 80 Percentile. For more information you may viisit ofiicial website of LPU or you can also call them on thier toll free number.
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Ashish Aditya •  Aug-28-2023

Dear student, The IIT Kharagpur does offer Joint MSc PhD Programmes in Molecular Medical Microbiology, Medical Physics, and Nuclear Medicine. These courses are offered under the Head School of Medical Science and Technology. Currently, the Medical Physics and Nuclear Medicine courses at IIT Kharagpur are paused because the courses have pending Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) approval.

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Navneet •  Dec-05-2022
BSc in Agriculture is a broad-based course with great potential. It deals with things like food production, horticulture, animal rearing, rural economy and rural development, environmental health, etc. Other industries may face downsizing but agriculture can never fall prey because “food” is the basic necessity for life. Feeding the world will never face a recession or a slowdown. In fact, the development in technology, research, and innovation has multiplied the scope of agriculture in a big way. BSc Agriculture is a 4-year undergraduate professional course offered by various government and private universities in India. The demand for graduates with a degree in agriculture is increasing every day in India and abroad. Course fees are also considerably lower in comparison to other professional degrees, while rewarding with good jobs and a better package. Best colleges/Universities for BSc. Agriculture are IIT, Kharagpur, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana Lovely Professional University A degree in agriculture will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage business farms and agriculture business or to work in areas such as food production agriculture sales and farming journalism. B.Sc. in Agriculture is considered a professional degree. The graduates from this degree can find jobs in both public and private sectors. The importance of agriculture is growing rapidly and thereby is increasing the job prospects in the field of agriculture. Today graduates with B.Sc. in Agriculture are readily accepted in the government projects. Agricultural departments, Extension services, Research organizations, Commercial farming etc. are some of sectors where graduates of this field can find job opportunities in.
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Priya •  Nov-22-2022
LPU is a well renowned university, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum. Instead of using old school books and lectures, LPU has experimented with books, interactive problem-solving interactions and working through real-world applications. The university has been ranked high by various outer agencies with regard to placements. LPU is conferred with National Employ-ability Award 2020 by Aspiring Minds for the 7th time in a row for having Most Employable Students and being one among the top colleges and universities in India with one of the highest Employ-ability rates. The university provides ample opportunities to each and every of the eligible students to secure good placement. Special inputs in the form of placement classes are given to students to hone their skills and prepare them for placements. The university leaves no stone unturned to shape the future of its students. It is definitely the first choice of both national and international students. LPU has become the landing place of many leading industries for recruitment. It has many top rankings in placements. Companies which recruit from IIT's, IIM’s also recruit the students of LPU. Companies like Bosch, Samsung, Voltas, Lava, Vodafone, ,L&T Infoetch, PEGA, hp,LG Soft India, Capgemini, Hind Rectifiers,Verizon, Hitachi Power, Videocon, L&T Technology Services, Ericsson, HCL Technologies, Asahi India, Ceasefire Industries, Sandhar Technologies, Indus tower, KEC International and many more visit lpu for placement of students
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Diksha Sharma •  Nov-04-2020

Dear Student,

Yes, the students at IIT Kharagpur are offered good placement opportunities with very good salary packages. As of 2019, more than 1275 job offers were made to the students at IIT Kharagpur, constituting a total of 92 companies that visited the campus for placement. The average CTC was 30 LPA that was offered to the students. Some of the companies that visited IIT Kharagpur for M.Tech in Chemical Engineering placement are Google, OYO, Flipkart, Apple, JP Morgan, Barclays GSC, etc. Not even this, but there were also various international placement opportunities from countries such as Japan, the USA, Germany, etc.

You can also fill the Common Application Form on our website for admission-related assistance. You can also reach us through our IVRS Number - 1800-572-9877.